Recent severe flooding in the Northeastern United States has resulted in significant devastation, with one woman reported dead in New York and widespread destruction in Vermont. The floods, which began on Sunday and continued through Monday, are estimated to have caused between $3 billion to $5 billion in direct storm damages and economic losses, according to the commercial forecasting company, AccuWeather Inc.

The torrential rains affected areas from New Jersey to Vermont, leading to evacuations in Vermont and road closures throughout New York and New England. Rail services were suspended, and over 2,700 flights have been canceled since Sunday, causing widespread disruption to travel.

Parts of Vermont experienced as much as 8 inches (20 centimeters) of rainfall, with the town of Plymouth receiving over 9 inches, making it a high-impact event, according to the US Weather Prediction Center. The severity of the situation prompted President Joe Biden to declare a state of emergency in Vermont.

In New York, the Metro North commuter railroad had to suspend at least one line, and Amtrak also canceled trips between Albany and New York City until further notice. Additionally, freight hauler CSX warned customers of potential 24-hour delays due to flooding in New York.

Flood warnings and watches are still in effect for certain areas in Upstate New York, around Lake Champlain, as well as Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. However, the storm is expected to gradually subside as it moves into Quebec, where Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued rainfall alerts for some regions.